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Nikon D300S vs Nikon D90

Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.

Nikon

Nikon D300S

Nikon D3xx · 2009
Lowest now
$99
MSRP
$1,800
-94% vs MSRP
Prices are rising

Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 13.8% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $87, $12 below today. Currently 6% of the $1,800 MSRP.

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Nikon

Nikon D90

Nikon D90 · 2008
Lowest now
$78
MSRP
$1,000
-92% vs MSRP
Prices are rising

Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 129.4% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $34, $44 below today. Currently 8% of the $1,000 MSRP.

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Specs side by side

Nikon D300S Nikon D90
Brand NikonNikon
Family Nikon D3xxNikon D90
Category bodybody
Body type DSLRDSLR
Mount Nikon FNikon F
Sensor APS-CAPS-C
Sensor family
Megapixels 12.3 MP12.3 MP
Autofocus
IBIS
Weather sealed YesNo
Max video 720p24720p24
Max native ISO
Body weight 938 g703 g
Dimensions
Body material
Released 2009-08-282008-09-19
Discontinued
Status discontinueddiscontinued
MSRP $1,800$1,000
Current low $99$78
vs MSRP -94%-92%

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